The first day of practice finally arrived and the attitude of the players is outstanding. The practice was an energized affair and for the first time during the Coach Karl Dorrell era there is quality depth on both sides of the football. Like every practice Dorrell meets with the media and you could tell that he was pleased with the first day's effort.

Dorrell: "It was a good first day of work. It's fun to see some new faces out there. There are some new faces who are getting some repetitions who are promising young players.

"They're new and they are wet behind the ears and all those things and they are making mistakes here and there, but you can definitely see their talent and athleticism and how they are going to help this football team."